Chinese Restaurant

So this was my second time getting food from this place.First time, I got a lunch special and the lady that’s there asked me if I wanted a soda or sweet tea with it and I chose soda. This time I grabbed a soda and she comes up to me telling me that the soda was not included that I had to pay a extra $1.25 for it which is outrageous considering that the lunch special is $9.00 already I proceeded to pay it but when I got my food their was literally no protein in it it was mainly batter. Will not be returning to this location they are very unprofessional and rude.

My husband said the service for our take-out was terrible. The staff acted as if he was inconveniencing them. The food was edible, but we've had better.

Absolutely love love love this place, food is always fantastic and price reasonably. They are quick and so sweet remembering I always ask for hot oil! Great customer report

We eat vegetarian and I will say: I love this place! Some of the best tofu options. Also a very quick and efficient ordering/ pick up process. Great place to grab a bite.

Have ordered from here for years- since I moved to Raleigh in 2020. Never had an issue or anything until now. Leaving a review since I found not one but two flys in my lunch today (one small and one large). I understand kitchens can have a fly if a door is left open or something but to have two in one meal???? Unacceptable and raises questions about how many bugs are in the kitchen overall… I will never order from here again.

Have been here many times in the past 13 years, still one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. Their food quality and service just never let me down!

The service is great! Greeted with a smile and attentive to our table. The food was amazing! I didn't have a fav dish because everything tasted great in its own way. Great portion sizes. The playlist added to the atmosphere with all the hits!

|Overview: + Authentic spicy Szechuan cuisine + Big bowl of beef noodle soup for affordable price + Fairly good customer service + Overall food quality is great - 91% Sanitation Score - Dull ambiance with old-looking seats and bad lighting - Amount of beef in noodle soup is little - Some appetizers like beef tripe are pricey |Full Review: My girl & I went here around 9PM, and our first impressions of Chengdu 7 weren't good. The 91% Sanitation Score was concerning; my girl asked if we were sure if we wanted to eat here. I told her that not a lot of restaurants were open after 9 so we decided to give it a shot. We were the only customers dining in, and a young waitress took us to our cheap-looking seats illuminated by dull fluorescent lights. Ambiance is clearly not ideal for a romantic date night. Chengdu 7's photo-filled menu offers authentic Chinese -Szechuan dishes, including a wide variety of beef at various spice levels. I ordered the $18+ Sizzling Steak in Hot Iron Plate, which came with strips of steak, bell peppers, scallions & white onions. It also came with a small cup of white rice. My order lived up to its name as it arrived sizzling on a hot iron plate. It tasted how I expected it to be: not spicy but tasty. Wish I had the option to get fried rice instead & amount of rice was not much (waitress did not offer to refill rice). Overall, it was good but not great. My girl ordered the Beef Noodle Soup, which was served in a large bowl. She was surprised to see the large amount for a $12+ bowl. It was much bigger than the $16+ bowl of beef noodle soup we got from Wheat in Chapel Hill just a few days ago. She said she wouldn't be able to finish it despite having to share with me so she asked for 2 smaller bowls for us because she knew that there'll be leftover for take out. A Chinese gentleman whom we assumed to be the owner came to help cut the long rice noodles with scissors, so my girl can transfer some of the contents of the soup to the smaller bowls. We were thankful for his caring customer service. The beef inside the noodle soup was well-cooked and tender but the amount of beef chunks was lacking; my girl wished it had less noodles and more beef. The broth was fine. Overall, not bad for $12+, which was about the same price as the beef tripe appetizer that we wanted to order but decided not to because of its price. Instead, we ordered a $12 Chili Oil Dumpling. The pork inside tasted amazing with the chili oil, and the texture of the dumplings was perfect. There's a good amount so we ended up taking out about 1/3 of it. Overall, I have mixed feelings about Chengdu 7. Despite the dull ambiance, low Grade "A" Sanitation Score, and some shortcomings in the food we ordered, it's still not a bad option if you enjoy authentic Szechuan cuisine at a semi-affordable price. Might return here to order for take out. | Overall Score: 3.9/5 | Recommended Alternative: Shanghai in Durham, NC

"Meet Xi An" newly opened up a month ago, although it's quick serve, the food is quite home made and very very authentiic and meticulously prepared! Though Both Chengdu and Xi An are in the Sichuan provence, Chengdu is very red pepper and hot oil forward, Xi An is not spicy (even the spicy option is not spicy), and the spices are more fragrant and delicate. The ingredients were very high quality and expertly prepared and they even have Rou Jia Mo (Chinese hamburger). The Dan Dan noodles were quite different from what I've had before, very garlic and spice forward, with intricate pastes and spice mashes, not alot of sauce, more of a dry style. All in all, this was very cute. Service is so so but they are super friendly and appreciative. I'll be back.

Checked out the newly opened (well, it’s been a little while) Meet Xi An near my place today. 1. Roujiamo (Chinese burger) – Recommended! Tastes good, with finely chopped lean and fatty pork that melts in your mouth. The downside is that it’s a bit oily (oil drips as you eat). 2. Century egg & lean pork congee – Average taste, and it contains shredded ginger. 3. Pork & corn steamed bun – Decent, just like homemade. 4. Pork & corn dumplings – My kid said they tasted good, but they didn’t match the picture on the menu. The menu showed dumplings in soup, but the actual dish came without soup. Overall, the food does seem as advertised—no noticeable additives, and I didn’t feel thirsty after eating, which is nice. It’s a fast-food setup, so no tipping is required; you pick up your own food and clear your tray. One complaint: They don’t offer free tap water, and bottled water costs $2. If you go, I’d recommend bringing your own!

We ordered Szechuan Beef and it is so good! We enjoyed this delicious stir fry with buttery tender beef, spicy sauce and veggies. Szechuan peppercorns added a touch of sweetness.

My first time coming for lunch. Customer service was great! It was a clean environment. And my food was hot and fresh I ordered sesame chicken. The chicken was cooked perfect not too hard or chewy. I will be returning. Oh yea I started eating before I took the picture lol

I’m sorry but this was not good at all. I’m from NYC and I know what good Chinese food is. Sorry I have eaten Chinese food all my life. I had Egg Foo Young and I thought fried rice. It was white rice with peas and carrots, not the original fried rice I’m use to. The food had no season to it. The egg foo young looked good but not seasoned at all. Picture of fried rice and egg foo young

Ordered Fang’s for my family. We were not disappointed as the portions were big and prices were fairly priced! Would recommend their new dishes: Honey Shrimp (1), Bang Bang Shrimp (2), Mongolian Chicken (3), and Bang Bang Shrimp (4). My favorite was the Bang Bang Shrimp as it was very tasty and creamy. Would definitely recommend!

Love this place. Very clean and safe. The staff and super nice and it is AFFORDABLE. Highly recommend if you are looking for some decent Chinese food for cheap. We love the crab Rangoons and the egg rolls. but everything we have had has been pretty good. Solid 8/10 on the food and a 10/10 on everything else :)

Best sesame chicken I’ve ever had. The meat was very moist and tender, and the sauce was delicious and plentiful! I also tried the crab rangoons and egg rolls, both of which were delicious. Good vegetarian options as well!

Hello all, I have been a regular here for about a year now, I will say I have never ordered over the phone but every time I’ve dinned in it’s been a good experience. Some of the booths and stuff are a bit old but that’s okay the quality and quantity of food is well worth the price. If you’re ever hungry for Asian food this is the best -James

My girl got chicken wings with shrimp fried rice, I got the large chicken, Hibachi. Egg drop soup wasn’t for me, but the salad was tasty. Crab Rangoons were top tier. Definitely gained a new customer. Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu!!!

Good authentic chinese. Best I’ve had in a while. Everything was so smooth from ordering at a kiosk which the full menu and pictures and you can do any modifications or you can order in person. Food was made fresh and very hot I’m glad we stopped by today. Stop in if you are looking for good Chinese. I live in Raleigh but it was definitely worth the drive. And the packaging was impeccable. 4.3 stars does not do this place justice. They need the 5 stars from my experience today. I had the king pow chicken

Not from the area, so totally jealous of you locals!! This place has some amazing food. Everything was made to order, FRESH!! Piping Hot...delicious!! Ive had really bad chinese food and really good chinese food, THIS IS TOWARD THE TOP FOR SURE. I think from when we ordered to when she handled me a reusable custom large order carrying bag...it was only like 15-20 mins. They do have a small dining area thats super clean if u want to eat in or they package everything up really nice for take out. Again, LOCALS...take advantage of this place....Its so good! 👍🏽 Keep up the good job!

Pretty good for take out considering most Chinese foods taste better when eaten fresh at the restaurant. The spicy beef and tendon had great flavor, however the portion is smaller than other places I have tried around the area for the same price. The pork intestine was flavorful, but it has too much vegetable and not enough intestine. The beef hot pot was delicious, my favorite out of the 3 things I got.

Very, Very consistent quality Chinese food in North Carolina. Fair priced. As an international student from China, Taipei Cafe has became my second dining room in Raleigh. It has the MOST FAIR PRICED Peking Duck, as well as other dishes. I have not had a single dish that is disappointing unlike many other restaurants. Usually Chinese restaurants have their chief coming from a certain part of China which they cannot make good food of other part of China, but Taipei Cafe sticked to what they are good at! If you enjoy real Chinese food, come here. It is the best in Raleigh. It will not break your bank either

It was paper in my egg roll I have a video but it’s not letting me post it . I also had paper in my food last night I had beef and broccoli and house special lo main this pic is the paper from the egg roll I can’t post a video to show it’s paper not cabbage.

Greeted by the receptionist lady very nicely. I got shrimp rolls and it was what i expected it to be. Very greasy but i love my egg rolls like that lol